Groundwater Regulation: An Assessment

In proposing the Water Legacy Act, Gov. Jennifer Granholm is attempting to increase state regulation of groundwater use through a costly and intrusive permit regime. If enacted, this drastic change would upend longstanding water rights and further weaken Michigan’s economy.

Contents

• Executive Summary
• I. Introduction
• II. Water Supplies
• III. Michigan Water Law
• IV. Water Regulations in Other States
• V. Provisions of the Proposed Water Legacy Act
• VI. The Proposed Annex 2001
• VII. Conclusions
• VIII. Recommendations
• About the Author
• Endnotes